Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
Sourwood
In German
Steckrübe
Sourwood
In French
rutabaga
Sourwood
In Spanish
nabo sueco
Sourwood
In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Rotavaga
Sourwood
In Polish
Rotavaga
Sourwood
In Latin
Rotavaga
Sourwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Brassica
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rutabaga and Sourwood
Season and care of Rutabaga and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Rutabaga and Sourwood Physical Information
Rutabaga and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Sourwood are as follows:
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Rutabaga and Sourwood
Care of Rutabaga and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.